My First Bio

So, I'm fortunate in that I've been invited to be a featured artist at Topeka's First Friday Art Walk in August!  However, I've also been asked to write a bio...  Which, I'm finding very difficult!  I wasn't sure how short or long to make it, whether to write it in first or third person, and I must have written 10 drafts by now that I've thrown out!  I asked my husband for some guidance, as he's written a few before, so that was helpful:)  Then, today, we went out and took some photos to submit with the bio, too.  I love to TAKE photos, but I always find being in them a rather difficult task.  Needless to say, we did take a few that turned out pretty good.  I've posted my bio and some pics below (I think I'm going with the first one).  I appreciate any helpful feedback!!

Bio:
I'm an Arkansas-born, Louisiana-raised crafter who has now found a home in Kansas City.  I love finding and re-purposing old buttons, ties, and anything I can find at a fun little antique or thrift store.  I also work with fabrics, African inspirations, and anything that challenges me to make something new!  I have a huge heart for Africa, and Impact Jewelry was created in part to help me give back to African communities.  All African beads I use are purchased through fair trade organizations, and 25% of all Impact proceeds are donated to charity.  This year, proceeds are being donated to All God's Children to assist in the building of a medical clinic in Zambia.  I firmly believe we all make an impact, no matter how big or small.

Jewelry in a Furniture Store!

Well, it's true.  I will be setting up my jewelry for sale in a furniture store!  The shop is Soho Interiors in Topeka, KS.  There space is super chic, with tons of great, unique furniture pieces and home accessories.  They have art hanging on all the walls, and there's definitely an upscale modern vibe!  It is family owned and operated, and there are 2 sisters (Ashley and Angie) that are just as sweet as can be!  Angie found my jewelry through a friend of a friend of a friend on facebook, and now here we are, entering into a partnership!  I am very excited, but it does bring new challenges.  Selling in a store comes with sharing profits.  Because I'm also giving a portion of my proceeds to charity, I'm wrangling with the numbers to determine how much I need to sell my pieces for there.  Also, the crowd will be different than the people I sell to on etsy, so I've got some experimentation to do!  I plan to keep them separate - I won't be listing items I have in their store on etsy.  That means I've got to make a lot more jewelry!  It will be a fun experiment, and we'll see how it goes.  Wish me luck!
Check out some fun finds from Soho Interiors!  You can see more about them via their blog:  http://sohowestboro.com/blog1